Pygmalion Karatzas
Architectural, Fine Art & Commercial Photography

Project ID:

Name: Katara Cultural Village

Type: Public / Urban / Multi-functional / Civil / Cultural

Architects: Cansult Maunsell

Location: Doha Qatar

Photography: Pygmalion Karatzas

Photo shoot date: September 2013

Project description:

The Cultural Village Foundation is an exceptional project of hope for human interaction through art and cultural exchange – a project made possible thanks to the inspired vision, solid faith and wise leadership of HH Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir of the State of Qatar.Keeping pace with the emerging global culture that emphasises the importance of diversity in human development, Katara Cultural Village is the largest and the most multidimensional cultural project of Qatar. It is a place where people come together to experience the cultures of the world. With beautiful theatres, concert halls, exhibition galleries and cutting-edge facilities, Katara aims to become a world leader for multi-cultural activities.In line with the goals set forward by the Qatar National Vision 2030, Katara serves as a guardian to the heritage and traditions of Qatar and endeavours to spread awareness about the importance of every culture and civilization and as such, Katara hosts international, regional and local festivals, workshops, performances and exhibitions.Katara was born out of a long held vision to position the State of Qatar as a cultural beacon a lighthouse of art, radiating in the Middle East through theatre, literature, music, visual art, conventions and exhibitions. This village shall be a glimpse of the future of a world where people of different cultural backgrounds overcome their national boundaries and embrace common causes to promote a united humanity. Katara is where the grace of the past meets the splendour of the future.Since the year 150 AD, "Catara" was the first and most ancient name designated for Qatar Peninsula in geographic and historical maps. On the map drawn by the geographer Claudius Ptolemaeus in 150 AD, published in 882 AD -1477 AD and later in the Historical Atlas of Islam, the peoples of the Arabian Peninsula in the middle of the second century AD were identified. It also stipulated the geographical location of Qatar Peninsula under the name of Catara, North West of Gerra or near it, and to the west of the town of Cadara.Our vision is to be a world-leader for multi-cultural activities. Contributing to the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030, we dedicate every effort to nurturing social development through art and cultural interchange. We are aspiring to build a community of creative and innovative people, who are aware of their surroundings and are knowledgeable about global cultures  and values.Katara is a place where people share cultures to nurture understanding and peace. In an ever-evolving digitalised global world, our goal is to provide a platform for people of the world to come together and share the wealth of their vibrant cultures, to embrace differences that make our world unique and to discover similarities that unite people regardless of their origin.[text by katara.net]

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Edition Type: Open edition print.
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